Raymore · Licensed center

Brightside Children's Center Inc.

Large center, licensed for 207 children.
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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 11 of its licensing inspections since January 2024.

Of the 136 Kansas City-area centers with 10 or more licensing inspections, 57% had rules cited at all of them, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Aug 11, 20263 citations

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

Jul 22, 20265 citations

“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 13-to-24-months, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

Jul 8, 20265 citations

“Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 13-to-24-months, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).”
5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A)

1 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)

Jan 9, 20261 citation

“The walls located 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 places.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Jan 7, 20261 citation

“The walls located 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 places.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6.

Jul 18, 202514 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds growing on the infant/toddler playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by material under the shredded tires is coming up and causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.K., who was hired on 6/30/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)

10 more from this inspection

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.M. and H.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: J.S. needs 1 hour and J.P. needs 7 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.R. and B.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“T.B., K.G., S.H., C.M., J.P. and Z.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/27/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Child A and B child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Child A, D, and E child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 2, 202514 citations

“The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.”
5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by material under the shredded tires is coming up and causing a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds growing on the infant/toddler playground.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4.
“The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.K., who was hired on 6/30/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P)

10 more from this inspection

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.M. and H.P.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: J.S. needs 1 hour and J.P. needs 7 hours.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C)
“Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.R. and B.W.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“T.B., K.G., S.H., C.M., J.P. and Z.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/27/25.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A)
“Child A, D, and E child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Child A and B child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.”
5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Feb 14, 20255 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A&D Ointment and Aquaphor . The item(s) was/were located in unlocked changing table.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor, Vaseline and Tums. The item(s) was/were located plastic bins by changing table.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“two mechanical rooms in building 845 was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked doors.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (10) (D)

1 more from this inspection

“one mechanical room in building 869 was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked door.”
5 CSR 25-500.087 (10) (D)

Aug 14, 20247 citations

“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.J., A.R., M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“M.B., A.D., S.D., L.K., C.M., J.P., A.R., did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.
“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.F.”
5 CSR 25-500.122

3 more from this inspection

“The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by T.S. did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).”
5 CSR 25-500.212 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jul 18, 20249 citations

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Prescription Hydrocortis and lotion. The item(s) was/were located in low drawer in the bathroom in the 2's room in the west building.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin, Lotrimin, and 409 cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a low drawer in the bathroom of the 1A room in the West Building.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.J., A.R., M.B.”
5 CSR 25-500.102
“M.B., A.D., S.D., L.K., C.M., J.P., A.R., did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.”
5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3.

5 more from this inspection

“Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A)
“A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.F.”
5 CSR 25-500.122
“The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by T.S. did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).”
5 CSR 25-500.212 (2) (A)
“Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.G.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (5)
“Criminal background check results were not on file for M.B.”
5 CSR 25-600.020 (1)

Jan 19, 20247 citations

“Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by mechanical room was unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning supplies including Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located two staff bathroom and unlocked.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7.
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor and Desitin in the bathroom. The item(s) was/were located 2's room and 3's room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)

3 more from this inspection

“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Windex, Cleaners, and Clorox. The item(s) was/were located Cabinet in the 4-5's room.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the infant A and B rooms.”
5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I)
“The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by table in 4-5 year old room was peeling paint and contact paper.”
5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1.

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State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood

Last visit: August 11, 2026
On file: 11 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?: The latest correction deadline was August 11, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
Most serious: Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.

Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.

Aug 2026 Compliance verification visit 3 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 11, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 11, 2026

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 11, 2026

R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 30, 2026

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for R.J., L.L., I.M., E.R., C.R., and M.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Reinspection visit 5 findings

Reinspection visit · July 22, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 22, 2026

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios · Correction due July 22, 2026

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 13-to-24-months, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jul 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 8, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (4) (A) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

Diapering requirements were not met as evidenced by the diapering table did not have a waterproof washable surface.

Required correction: The facility shall provide a safe and clean diapering table as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: A.D., R.J., and A.J.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

R.J., A.J., C.P., and K.P. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.112 (1) (A) · Staff/Child Ratios

Group size requirements were not met as evidenced by 14 children, ages 13-to-24-months, were cared for by 4 adult caregiver(s).

Required correction: Staff/child ratios and group sizes shall be maintained at all times.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding

Compliance verification visit · January 9, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 9, 2026

The walls located 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 places.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

State licensing record

Jan 2026 Compliance monitoring visit 1 finding

Compliance monitoring visit · January 7, 2026

5 CSR 25-500.082 (2) (A) 6. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The walls located 4 year old room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint in 2 places.

Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance verification visit 14 findings

Compliance verification visit · July 18, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements · Correction due July 10, 2025

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds growing on the infant/toddler playground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 8, 2025

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by material under the shredded tires is coming up and causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel · Correction due July 10, 2025

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.K., who was hired on 6/30/25.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due July 10, 2025

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.M. and H.P.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel · Correction due July 10, 2025

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: J.S. needs 1 hour and J.P. needs 7 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) . · Correction due July 10, 2025

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.R. and B.W.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due July 18, 2025

T.B., K.G., S.H., C.M., J.P. and Z.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 18, 2025

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due July 10, 2025

Requirements for infant-toddler/preschool child medical examination reports on file were not met as evidenced by there was no medical examination report on file within 30 days of admission - the admission date(s) was/were 5/27/25.

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 10, 2025

Child A and B child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports · Correction due July 10, 2025

Child A, D, and E child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due July 10, 2025

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.G.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due July 10, 2025

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jul 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 14 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 2, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.052 (2) (C) · Annual Requirements

The Family Care Safety Registry check was not conducted for A.K. within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

Required correction: Required Family Care Safety Registry checks shall be conducted for all child care staff member(s) within thirty (30) days prior to the anniversary date.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by material under the shredded tires is coming up and causing a tripping hazard.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (6) (A) 4. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by tall weeds growing on the infant/toddler playground.

Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (1) (P) · Personnel

The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for A.K., who was hired on 6/30/25.

Required correction: Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: C.M. and H.P.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (3) (C) · Personnel

A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: J.S. needs 1 hour and J.P. needs 7 hours.

Required correction: Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (4) (A) .

Safe sleep training was not completed within the past 3 years for the following staff T.R. and B.W.

Required correction: The director, group home provider, other caregivers, and those volunteers counted in staff/child ratio, shall complete department-approved safe sleep training as required.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

T.B., K.G., S.H., C.M., J.P. and Z.R. did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for J.S. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (2) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Required correction: Child medical requirements shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

Child A, D, and E child(ren) records did not include work schedule of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.222 (2) (B) · Records and Reports

Child A and B child(ren) records did not include work telephone number of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.

Required correction: Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for J.G.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for A.K.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Feb 2025 Compliance monitoring visit 5 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · February 14, 2025

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 14, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: A&D Ointment and Aquaphor . The item(s) was/were located in unlocked changing table.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 14, 2025

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due February 14, 2025

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor, Vaseline and Tums. The item(s) was/were located plastic bins by changing table.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (10) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 14, 2025

two mechanical rooms in building 845 was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked doors.

Required correction: Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

5 CSR 25-500.087 (10) (D) · Fire Safety · Correction due February 14, 2025

one mechanical room in building 869 was accessible to children as evidenced by unlocked door.

Required correction: Rooms or areas listed in 19 CSR 30-62.87(10)(C )1.-5. shall be inaccessible to children by use of a locked doorknob or latch.

State licensing record

Aug 2024 Compliance verification visit 7 findings

Compliance verification visit · August 14, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) . · Correction due August 2, 2024

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.J., A.R., M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel · Correction due August 13, 2024

M.B., A.D., S.D., L.K., C.M., J.P., A.R., did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports · Correction due August 2, 2024

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) . · Correction due August 2, 2024

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.F.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.212 (2) (A) · Transportation and Field Trips · Correction due August 2, 2024

The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by T.S. did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).

Required correction: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements · Correction due August 2, 2024

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.G.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements · Correction due August 2, 2024

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.B.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jul 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 9 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · July 18, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Prescription Hydrocortis and lotion. The item(s) was/were located in low drawer in the bathroom in the 2's room in the west building.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due July 18, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Desitin, Lotrimin, and 409 cleaner. The item(s) was/were located in a low drawer in the bathroom of the 1A room in the West Building.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 · Personnel (1) (K) .

A facility orientation was not conducted for a caregiver(s) before being left alone with children. The following staff need a facility orientation: P.J., A.R., M.B.

Required correction: The facility shall ensure that a facility orientation occurs within 7 days of employment or volunteering and before caregivers are left alone with children.

5 CSR 25-500.102 (4) (A) 3. · Personnel

M.B., A.D., S.D., L.K., C.M., J.P., A.R., did not complete safe sleep training within 30 days of employment or volunteering at the facility.

Required correction: The department-approved safe sleep training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering.

5 CSR 25-500.122 (1) (A) · Medical Examination Reports

Medical examination report(s) was/were not on file for A.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.

Required correction: Medical reports shall be on file as required.

5 CSR 25-500.122 · Medical Examination Reports (1) (B) .

A medical examination report did not include either a Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis form or a negative tuberculin skin test (TST) for the following staff: S.F.

Required correction: Medical examination reports shall include Risk Assessment for Tuberculosis forms or negative tuberculin skin test (TST) as required.

5 CSR 25-500.212 (2) (A) · Transportation and Field Trips

The driver of a vehicle used to transport children was not qualified as evidenced by T.S. did not have a valid driver's license (Class E or CDL).

Required correction: The driver of any vehicle used to transport children shall meet age and licensing requirements.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (5) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were older than five (5) years for C.G.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

5 CSR 25-600.020 (1) · General Requirements

Criminal background check results were not on file for M.B.

Required correction: Required results of criminal background checks shall be on file.

State licensing record

Jan 2024 Compliance monitoring visit 7 findings

Compliance monitoring visit · January 19, 2024

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (C) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by mechanical room was unlocked.

Required correction: Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Cleaning supplies including Clorox wipes. The item(s) was/were located two staff bathroom and unlocked.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (3) (A) 7. · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

The bathroom was not clean and odor free as evidenced by the wall was soiled.

Required correction: Bathrooms shall be clean and odor free.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Aquaphor and Desitin in the bathroom. The item(s) was/were located 2's room and 3's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: Windex, Cleaners, and Clorox. The item(s) was/were located Cabinet in the 4-5's room.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.082 (1) (I) · Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers · Correction due January 19, 2024

Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: diaper creams. The item(s) was/were located under changing table in the infant A and B rooms.

Required correction: Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

5 CSR 25-500.092 (2) (A) 1. · Furniture, Equipment and Materials · Correction due January 19, 2024

The requirements for equipment to be clean, in good condition and accessible were not met as evidenced by table in 4-5 year old room was peeling paint and contact paper.

Required correction: Indoor play equipment, clean and in good repair, shall be accessible to children.

State licensing record

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Details

(816) 331-5529

Address: 861 E Walnut St
License: 002048895, active

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Details

Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx

Large means the biggest quarter of Kansas City-area’s 187 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 135 to 729 children. Small is 8 to 55; medium is 56 to 134.